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Spotlight: Estate Planning Practice Group
T: (952) 432-3136
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7300 West 147th Street, Suite 600
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
News & Updates
July 26, 2010
Five Severson Sheldon attorneys recognized in 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list.
July 22, 2010
Severson Sheldon announces that Attorney Thomas Donely has been certified as a Real Property Specialist by the MSBA.
June 29, 2010
Attorney Loren Solfest recertified as MSBA Certified Real Property Law Specialist.
June 16, 2010
Attorney Michael D. Klemm elected to Board of Directors of the Minnesota Chapter of Community Associations Institute.
May 1, 2010
Attorney Michael D. Klemm contributes article MCIOA Amendments in a Nutshell to Minnesota Community Living Magazine. Read the Article
April 8, 2010
Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Michael G. Dougherty to the current vacancy on the Commission on Judicial Selection.
April 8, 2010
Attorney Michael D. Klemm begins four-year term as member of the City of Shakopee Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
March 2, 2010
Attorney Matthew Schaap assists client in obtaining a $325,312.50 arbitration award following a six-day arbitration.
March 1, 2010
Attorneys Loren Solfest and Matthew Schaap assist clients in obtaining judgment of $212,121.49 at summary judgment in commercial real estate litigation.
February 12, 2010
Attorney Michael D. Klemm contributes article In the Hot Seat: Making Board Decisions to Minnesota Community Living Magazine. Read the Article
February 2, 2010
Severson Sheldon assists client in obtaining summary judgment of dismissal and an award of $196,628.64 in attorney fees and expenses in Ohio federal patent litigation.
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Attorneys:
Bob Bauer, Gary Huusko and Matthew Schaap
January 25, 2010
Severson Sheldon is pleased to announce that Attorney Christine J. Cassellius has been elected as shareholder of the firm. (Press Release)
January 9, 2010
Attorney Mike Molenda elected District Governor of International Association of Lions Clubs (District 5M-6). (Press Release)
December 2, 2009
Attorneys Loren Solfest and Matthew Schaap assist clients in obtaining summary judgment of dismissal of a claim for a $104,000 real estate commission.
December 1, 2009
Six Severson Sheldon Attorneys named to 2010 Minnesota Rising Stars List.
November 17, 2009
Attorney Loren M. Solfest elected as Board Chair for Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce for 2010 calendar year.
November 12, 2009
Minnesota Supreme Court reappoints attorney Robert B. Bauer to Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board for three-year term.
September 26, 2009
Attorney Michael D. Klemm presents seminars titled “2009 Legislation Impacting Common Interest Communities” and “Legal Framework for Enforcing Governing Documents” for Community Association Training Services.
July 28, 2009
Five Severson Sheldon attorneys recognized in 2009 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list.
May 27, 2009
Attorney Michael D. Klemm presents seminar titled "Foreclosure of Assessment Liens" for Community Associations Institute.
May 14, 2009
Attorney Bob Bauer has completed 40 hours of training and is now a registered neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. To learn more, visit our ADR Practice Page.
April 4, 2009
Attorney Michael D. Klemm presents seminar titled “Legislative Update 2009/2010” for Community Association Training Services’ Annual Law Seminar.
March 12, 2009
Attorney Michael D. Klemm elected Chairman of the City of Shakopee Environmental Advisory Committee.
March 6, 2009
Severson Sheldon attorneys Bob Bauer and Matthew Schaap assist mortgage lender in obtaining summary judgment of dismissal in case involving alleged class action claims under the Minnesota Consumer Fraud Act and Minnesota Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
January 9, 2009
Minnesota Lawyer names attorney Robert Bauer 2008 "Attorney of the Year" for assisting clients in obtaining a $22,685,638.08 judgment against the operators of a fraudulent real estate investment scheme. Read Article.
December 1, 2008
Attorneys Stephen Ling, Christine Cassellius, Michael Klemm and Matthew Schaap named to 2009 Minnesota Rising Stars® list by Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine.
November 16, 2008
Attorneys Terrence A. Merritt and Emily Fox Williams speak on estate planning issues at a free seminar hosted by Berean Baptist Church.
October 22, 2008
Attorney Gary Huusko announces election as Chairman of The District 196 Foundation, Inc.
July 29, 2008
Attorneys Bob Bauer, Stephen Ling, Tom Donely, and Jessica Sanborn assist plaintiffs in obtaining a $22,685,638.08 judgment against Geoffrey Thompson, Nancy Thompson, Joseph Cole, and James Abbott—the principals of the Investment Properties of Minnesota corporate entities—for fraudulent investment schemes targeting Minnesota residents. View Star Tribune Article.
July 28, 2008
Six Severson Sheldon attorneys recognized in 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list.
July 23, 2008
Attorney Michael D. Klemm contributes article Collecting Assessments in Hard Times to Minnesota Community Living Magazine. Read the Article
July 18, 2008
Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd. nominates attorney Christine J. Cassellius for recognition by the Minnesota Supreme Court based on her significant contributions to serving the legal needs of low-income clients in Dakota County.
June 16, 2008
After a two-day summary jury trial, attorneys Robert B. Bauer and Jessica L. Sanborn assisted homeowners in obtaining a $195,000 settlement from the City of Farmington, Barbarossa & Sons, Inc., and Northern Dewatering, Inc. The homeowners' asserted the claim for relief when their home was damaged by the City’s Main Street Reconstruction Project.
June 12, 2008
Severson Sheldon announces that Attorney Brian J. Wisdorf has been certified as a Real Property Specialist by the MSBA.
June 11, 2008
Attorneys Loren M. Solfest and Jessica L. Sanborn successfully opposed an appeal by a developer against a homeowner where the developer breached its agreement to purchase homeowner’s property. The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s decisions in favor of the homeowner, including findings that the homeowner was entitled to consequential damages and to attorneys’ fees for the developer’s breach. See Horace Mann Ins. Co. v. Ferguson, et. al., A07-1055, 2008 Minn. App. Unpub. LEXS 648 (Minn. App. June, 3, 2008).
June 10, 2008
Attorney Loren M. Solfest was honored by the Minnesota Valley YMCA as he completed his second term as a board member. Loren has been actively involved in area YMCAs over the last two decades and has served as chair and member of the board for the Minnesota Valley YMCA in Burnsville and the Southwest Area YMCA in Eagan. Over the years, he has received various awards, including the 2004 All Star Award from the Minnesota Valley YMCA and the Distinguished Leader Award in 1997 from the Southwest Area YMCA.
June 10, 2008
Michael G. Dougherty was recently nominated and unanimously accepted for an appointment to a five-year term on the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Board of Trustees. Saint Mary's is a private, Catholic institution founded in 1912. The University's undergraduate campus is located in Winona and its Bachelor completion, graduate, professional, and certificate programs are offered in Winona, Minneapolis, Rochester, greater Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nairobi, Kenya.
June 10, 2008
Attorney Terrence A. Merritt speaks on estate planning issues at a free seminar hosted by White Funeral Home in Burnsville.
May 28, 2008
Severson Sheldon hosts "Business After Hours," an Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce event.
May 12, 2008
Attorney Robert B. Bauer speaks at NBI Seminar: Title Law in Minnesota.
May 9, 2008
Attorney Robert B. Bauer speaks at NBI Seminar: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Easements.
April 8, 2008
Attorney Michael D. Klemm appointed to Environmental Advisory Committee for the City of Shakopee.
March 25, 2008
Attorney Michael D. Klemm authors article, "Top 10" Annual Checklist for Homeowners' Associations, published in Minnesota Community Living. Read the Article
January 25, 2008
Severson Sheldon announces election of Attorney Stephen A. Ling as Shareholder.
January 16, 2008
Severson Sheldon announced as Grand Sponsor of Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce Grand Cabaret, a community fundraiser to be held on April 25, 2008 at Brackett's Crossing Country Club.
January 1, 2008
Attorney Loren M. Solfest begins term on Board of Directors for Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce.
December 27, 2007
Attorney Brian J. Wisdorf assists homeowner in obtaining a judgment in the amount of $122,983.87 against a residential contractor for the contractor’s failure to perform.
December 20, 2007
Attorneys Sharon K. Hills and Stephen A. Ling selected as members of First Judicial District Ethics Committee.
December 1, 2007
Attorneys Stephen Ling, Christine Cassellius, Michael Klemm and Matthew Schaap named 2008 Minnesota Rising Stars® by Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine. Press Release
October 11, 2007
Attorney Michael D. Klemm receives BV peer rating, the highest rating awarded by Lexis-Nexis Martindale-Hubbell to attorneys admitted to the bar from 5-9 years.
August 17, 2007
Attorney Terrence A. Merritt speaks on municipal law issues at a seminar presented by the Minnesota Association of Townships Insurance Trust.
August 7, 2007
Star Tribune features story on Gary and Doris Schmitz of Farmington, clients of Severson Sheldon whose home was damaged by dewatering activities conducted by the City of Farmington.
August 6, 2007
Six Severson Sheldon attorneys recognized in 2007 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list .
August 1, 2007
Attorney Terrence A. Merritt begins three-year term for Augustana Care Corporation on the Board of Directors for Augustana Health Care Center of Apple Valley, Apple Valley Villa and Augustana Regent at Burnsville, LLC.
July 2, 2007
Attorney Michael E. Molenda attends International Association of Lions Clubs in Chicago, IL where former President Jimmy Carter highlighted the joint efforts of the Carter Foundation and the Lions through Campaign SightFirst II, a project designed to eradicate preventable blindness worldwide.
June 13, 2007
Attorney Robert B. Bauer speaks at NBI Seminar: Road and Access Law.
May 17, 2007
Severson Sheldon hosts "Business After Hours," a joint event of the Apple Valley and Lakeville Chambers of Commerce.
May 8, 2007
Attorney Terrence A. Merritt speaks on Health Care Directives at a seminar in Lakeville, MN presented by Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.
May 1, 2007
Attorney Loren M. Solfest receives AV peer rating, the highest rating awarded to attorneys by Lexis-Nexis Martindale-Hubbell.
April 5, 2007
Attorney Brian J. Wisdorf speaks at NBI seminar: Resolving Problems and Disputes on Construction Projects.
February 14, 2007
Attorney Michael D. Klemm presents Community Associations Institute seminar on ethics.
January 22, 2007
Severson Sheldon announces the re-election of Michael G. Dougherty as firm President.
January 22, 2007
Severson Sheldon announces the re-election of Michael G. Dougherty, Loren M. Solfest, Sharon K. Hills and Robert B. Bauer to the firm's Board of Directors.
January 22, 2007
Severson Sheldon announces the election of attorney Annette M. Margarit as Shareholder.
January 12, 2007
Minnesota Supreme Court appoints attorney Robert B. Bauer to Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board for three-year term.
January 5, 2007
Governor Tim Pawlenty reappoints attorney Michael G. Dougherty to Judicial Selection Commission.
December 1, 2006
Attorneys Ryan J. Bies and Jessica L. Sanborn admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota.
November 23, 2006
Attorney Matthew J. Schaap named a 2007 Minnesota Rising Star® for his work in Business Litigation.
November 2006
Attorney Robert B. Bauer appointed to serve as Special Master in Dakota County civil litigation.
October 2006
Severson Sheldon attorneys finalize work on litigation materials prepared for Total Litigator, a new resource for Minnesota attorneys coming soon from LexisNexis®.
October 5, 2006
Attorney Gary L. Huusko elected Chair of NDC Chambers of Commerce.
August 8, 2006
Attorney Robert B. Bauer speaks at NBI Seminar: Road and Access Law.
July 25, 2006
Five Severson Sheldon attorneys recognized in 2006 Super Lawyers® list .
June 22, 2006
Attorneys Stephen A. Ling and Michael D. Klemm certified as Real Property Specialists by the MSBA.
April 6, 2006
Severson Sheldon hosts "Business After Hours," a monthly event organized by the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce.
March 3, 2006
Severson Sheldon hosts its 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley.
